SummaryYou will serve as a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the CYBERSECURITY SUPPORT DIVISION CODE 640, INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT CODE 600 of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.
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- You will process System Authorization Access Requests and other access forms.
- You will assist with the Command Cyber Spot Check program by conducting audits, collecting compliance evidence from system administrators, and documenting findings.
- You will assist in the maintenance of Risk Management Framework authorization packages by gathering and organizing technical artifacts, control implementation details, and compliance evidence for review by a senior team member.
- You will serve as the initial triage point for cybersecurity-related trouble tickets routed from the Navy Enterprise Service Desk.
- You will assist preparing and disseminating training materials for new employee indoctrination and annual security awareness campaigns, ensuring materials are up-to-date and accessible to the workforce.
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Conditions of employment- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 612- SEC CONTROL ASSESSOR, proficiency level BASIC the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Processing user account and access requests (i.e.System Authorization Access Request) by verifying information against checklists and established procedures. This includes tasks like confirming training completion, checking for required signatures, and escalating non-standard requests to senior staff.
- Assisting senior specialists with cybersecurity audits by gathering and organizing compliance evidence (e.g., screenshots, log files) and documenting findings in a standardized format.
- Supporting vulnerability management efforts by running pre-configured vulnerability scans using enterprise tools (such as ACAS) and compiling the raw output into a standard report for review by a senior analyst.
- Providing basic technical support to users for common and well-documented cybersecurity issues. This includes tasks like responding to help desk tickets, following a Standard Operating Procedure to resolve routine problems (such as basic Public Key Infrastructure certificate issues), and escalating more complex incidents.
Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
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Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: The incumbent applies this competency when processing System Authorization Access Requests (SAARs) and other access forms, ensuring all information is accurate and complete. Attention to detail is also critical when reviewing system audit logs for anomalies and performing compliance checks against Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
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Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: This is applied when managing user access and addressing inquiries related to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) token issuance. The incumbent uses this competency when serving as the initial triage point for cybersecurity trouble tickets, resolving common user issues, and providing foundational training support to the command.
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Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: The incumbent applies this competency when explaining access requirements and procedures to users and system administrators. This skill is also used to provide clear, concise assistance during help desk triage and to support training and awareness campaigns.
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Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: This is applied when identifying and correcting errors on SAAR forms to prevent processing delays. The incumbent uses this skill to resolve common, documented user issues at the help desk, such as basic PKI certificate errors. This includes tasks like responding to help desk tickets, following a Standard Operating Procedure to resolve routine problems (such as basic Public Key Infrastructure certificate issues), and escalating more complex incidents.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
EducationIn accordance with OPM qualification standards for the GS-2210 series, Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level. All candidates must meet the specialized experience requirement to be considered minimally qualified.
Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ;br>
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: ;br>
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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